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1. Garden of Eden
- A hidden swimming spot in the Santa Cruz Mountains
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- Nile Expert Tip: Best hidden gem in Santa Cruz County
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2. Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Beautiful trails to hike and explore, including resplendent waterfalls
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3. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- Seaside amusement park
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4. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
- Towering redwoods distinguish this state park
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5. Adventure Sports Unlimited
- Learn to SCUBA dive with this premier water sports business
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6. DeLaveaga Golf and Lodge
- Disc golf and golf at a hidden gem of a course
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7. Mystery Spot
- House of illusions
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8. Wilder Ranch State Park
- A great place to go for a walk in the woods but better known for its excellent mountain biking trails.
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9. Santa Cruz Stand Up Paddle Board Company
- Learn to Stand Up Paddle board with one of the best instructors in Santa Cruz
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10. Del Mar Theatre
- Old world movie theatre
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The Best of NileGuide
- Tourist attractions and traveler haunts only show one side of a place. So if you want to delve a little under the surface, you need to check out Santa Cruz's off-the-beaten-path things to do. Carve some extra time out of your itinerary and discover the unusual, the unexpected and the unforgettable side of Santa Cruz.
- Best Of Santa Cruz
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Hotels
- Family Friendly Accommodations
- Romantic Hotels
- Bed and Breakfast Inns
- Boutique Hotels
- Cheap Accommodations
- Luxury Hotels
- Business Hotels
- Trendy Hotels
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Restaurants
- Cheap Restaurants
- Romantic Dining
- Five Star Restaurants
- Fun Restaurants
- Italian Food
- Family Friendly Restaurants
- American Food
- Restaurants for Meetings
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